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Ascoli Piceno Accepts Saudi Invitation, Set to Partner Lemaire for 1351m Turf Sprint
Highly regarded Japanese filly Ascoli Piceno is set to make her 2025 debut on the international stage after accepting an invitation to the GII 1351m Turf Sprint at King Abdulaziz Racecourse in Saudi Arabia. The race, scheduled for February 22, will see the Christophe Lemaire-ridden four-year-old take on a competitive field on the unique Saudi turf. Following her overseas campaign, she will return to Japan to target the prestigious G1 Victoria Mile at Tokyo Racecourse on May 18.